| PAS_1 |
"Farmer Nanjibhai of district Panchmahal treat horn cancer in cattle. Farmer use mushroom (Agaricus spp) for treatment of horn cancer." |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain (5.1) , Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and hills region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra, South Saurashtra (GJ-6,GJ-7) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Horns becomes shaky and fall off later, Afoul smelling and purulent discharge is noticed from nose |
| Disease Description |
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common tumor of cattle affecting the horn and eye. Horn cancer is generally a disease of adult cattle between 5 to 10 years of age and it is commonly observed more in long horned white coat breeds of cattle. |
| Disease Control |
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| Disease Prevention |
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| Precautions |
It is better to understand the causative & predisposing factors |
| Procedure of Use |
Devshankarbhai Ravjibhai Pandya applies fine powder of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves that gives the much-needed healing touch for the animal. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
Caused by a blow or by striking the horn against a fixed object |
| Global Context |
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| Lesson Implication |
A typical cauliflower like growth is evidenced, when horn fall off or amputed |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
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| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000006033 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/2192 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)